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The Cārvāka Podcast

The Cārvāka Podcast

Kushal Mehra 500 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.

Episodes

Police Lathi Charge Protestors As CJP Protests Turn Violent
Police Lathi Charge Protestors As CJP Protests Turn Violent Jul 22, 2026 02:39:16 In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar talk about the CJP protests. Who is at fault here? Is marching towards Parliament right? Should the police lathi-charge young children? What are the long-term solutions for this? Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ Website: https://politypolicy.com/ Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByType Tool: https://politypolicy.com
India Lose T20 and ODIs To England And Ireland
India Lose T20 and ODIs To England And Ireland Jul 20, 2026 01:31:28 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Nikhil Mehra and Aadit Kapadia about the recently concluded tour of India to England and Ireland, where the Indian team lost all T20 internationals and the ODI series 2-1. Follow Aadit: X: @ask0704 X: @TweetinderKaul #gautamgambhir #rohitsharma #viratkohli #indiavsengland #teamindia #bcci ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to
Punjab's Real Crisis is Economic
Punjab's Real Crisis is Economic Jul 17, 2026 01:23:19 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the economic crisis in Punjab. Since the year 2000, Punjab and its economy have been on a downward spiral. They will also talk about the other major crisis of Punjab, i.e the crisis of leadership. Punjabis do not have a leader that they can trust. Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ Website: https://polit
Khalistanis And The Hindus Of Punjab
Khalistanis And The Hindus Of Punjab Jul 15, 2026 01:53:36 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Canadian journalist Sameer Kaushal about what happened to the Hindus of Punjab. Punjabi history is often reduced to just one panth, i.e Sikhs. But the history of Punjab is incomplete without Hindus. Also, what did the Khalistanis do to the Hindus of Punjab? Follow them: X: @itssamonline YouTube: https://t.co/R4UtONc7Lg #satluj #diljitdosanjh #khalistan #kpsgi
Is The Movie Satluj Propaganda?
Is The Movie Satluj Propaganda? Jul 14, 2026 01:42:40 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sanjay Lazar about the movie Satluj and the controversy surrounding it. Is the movie a one-sided narrative? Does the movie eulogise Khalistanis? Did the ban help the movie? Follow them: X: @sjlazars #satluj #diljitdosanjh #khalistan #kpsgill #punjab ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://so
Fiscal Reality Of Indian States
Fiscal Reality Of Indian States Jul 10, 2026 01:14:48 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the fiscal reality of Indian states. They use a tool developed by Tushar himself to analyse various parameters and conduct a comparative analysis of Indian states. Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ Website: https://politypolicy.com/ Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByType Tool: https://politypolicy
E20 Controversy Comes Back
E20 Controversy Comes Back Jul 9, 2026 01:46:53 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Kushan Mitra and Tushar Gupta about E20 again. The controversy has erupted again. What is the truth about E20? What practical solutions can the government adopt? Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Twitter: @kushanmitra Articles: https://theprint.in/author/kushan-mitra/ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ #e20 #e20petrol #electriccars #hybridcars #ethanolb
USA Cracks Down on Indian Khalistani Gangs
USA Cracks Down on Indian Khalistani Gangs Jul 8, 2026 01:21:37 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Darshan Maharaja about the recent news reports where the FBI, in a joint operation called Operation Hard Ball in Canada, Europe, India and Mexico by arresting 24 subjects and charging 37 individuals connected to three India-based Khalistani transnational organized crime groups, with charges including racketeering, extortion, narcotics trafficking, and multiple t
What Is the Purpose Of Track 2 Diplomacy?
What Is the Purpose Of Track 2 Diplomacy? Jul 6, 2026 00:57:31 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about Track 2 diplomacy. What is its purpose? Who does it help? What has Track 2 diplomacy achieved in terms of tangible, measurable achievements in the India-Pakistan back-channel talks? Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow Them: Abhijit: @Iyervval #operationsindoor #pakistan #track2diplomacy #islamism
Can Civic Sense Be Taught?
Can Civic Sense Be Taught? Jul 1, 2026 01:30:21 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ramprasad about the a gigantic Indian problem i.e civic sense. Can we teach civic sense? If yes, what is the best method? This podcast is in light of the horrific road accident in Saharanpur (UP) on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. Follow them: X: @ramprasad_c Website: ramprasad.org #caraccident #civisense #expresswayaccident ---------------------------------
Click Farmers Are Making Us Stupid
Click Farmers Are Making Us Stupid Jun 29, 2026 01:20:55 In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the problem of click farming. Is clickbait content creation making us smarter? Is it adding value overall to the information ladnscape? Or is it making us all stupid and agitated? Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ #clickbait #fakenews #politics #socialmedia ---------------------------------------------------------
Does India Need Atmanirbhar AI?
Does India Need Atmanirbhar AI? Jun 24, 2026 01:44:13 In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhivardhan about the future of AI in India. Is India investing enough in its own homegrown LLM? Does India need an LLM? Considering the actions of America vis a vis AI recently how do we solve this problem? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Buy my book "Blasphemy

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